Michigan State Spartans guard Gary Harris (14) calls a play during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Minnesota defeated Michigan State 76-63.

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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- There's never a shortage of storylines when the Purdue and Michigan State basketball teams square off.

Saturday's game between the Boilermakers and 19th-ranked Spartans in the Breslin Center is no exception.

The last time Purdue freshman point guard Ronnie Johnson and Michigan State freshman shooting guard Gary Harris were on opposing teams, Harris banked in a 35-foot shot at the buzzer to give Class 4A's then-No. 1-ranked Hamilton Southeastern an 86-83 victory against Johnson and third-ranked North Central in the Noblesville Sectional. ...